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Radiotherapy Physics Practitioner (Clinical Technology)
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week (Full Time - 37.5 hours per week)
Job ref
164-7439239
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
City Hospital Campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/09/2025 23:59

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Radiotherapy Physics Clinical Practitioner / Technologist

Band 6

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a healthcare science practitioners / technologists to join our team of 27 clinical scientists and practitioners within the radiotherapy department at Nottingham.

The candidate will work in the mould room. There may be some possibility of participating in linac QA and treatment planning depending on the candidate.

The successful applicant would be eligible for registration on RCT as a Clinical Technologist (or currently on an approved training course and expects to gain eligibility for the RCT within 12 months).

Candidates with equivalent registration, such as Therapeutic Radiographers, are also encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate in the provision of the technical clinical radiation physics services undertaken by the Radiotherapy Physics section of the Medical Physics Department. This may involve:

The construction of immobilisation, shielding and beam modification devices for patients prescribed radiotherapy treatment

The calibration and dosimetry quality assurance of radiotherapy equipment and treatment plans.

Measurement of patient doses for Total Body Irradiation

The production of radiotherapy treatment plans in conjunction with Physicists, Oncologists and radiographers

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

 

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

 

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

To construct customised immobilisation and shielding devices for patients prescribed external beam radiotherapy treatment. A high standard of accuracy is required as these devices are used to align and set-up radiation beams. The construction techniques require taking direct patient impressions.

To design and construct other immobilisation, shielding and beam modification devices for patient treatments, dosimetry checks, etc.

 To measure patient organ doses on treatment when required for Total Body Irradiation.

 To assist in the calibration and dosimetry quality assurance of radiotherapy treatment equipment and plans.

 To perform IMRT verification as required.

 To produce highly complex treatment plans using both IMRT and conformal techniques. This includes image fusion and some contouring.

 To perform routine backup and archiving for treatment planning systems.

 To assist in the development work in the department including involvement in clinical trials.

 To participate in the training of other staff and visitors.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree in clinical technology / therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
  • Eligible to join Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (or equivalent)
  • Participates in CPD (e.g. IPEM scheme)
Desirable criteria
  • IPEM certificate of completion of clinical technologist training or equivalent
  • Member of voluntary register of clinical technologists (or equivalent e.g. HCPC registration as Therapeutic Radiographer)

Communication skills

Essential criteria
  • Well written application showing good written communication
  • Examples of good verbal communication in a healthcare setting within application
Desirable criteria
  • Good team worker

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Specialist knowledge of Radiotherapy Physics Technology (to at least Post Graduate Diploma level) within an advanced radiotherapy department
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of treatment planning, mould room, dosimetry

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badgeadded for NUH

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
James Osborne
Job title
Lead Clinical Technologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01159691169
Additional information

Extension 71211 or 71228

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